ILKKA AROLA
FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE EARTH
Ilkka Arola's first full lenght album released in 2017.
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BAND ON THE ALBUM:
Ilkka Arola – Quartertone trumpet, flugelhorn, riq
Nis Hellerøe Myrtue – baritone sax, bass clarinet
Mikas Bøgh Olesen – electric / ac guitar, percussion
Adrian Christensen – double bass, synth bass
Jakob De Place – drums, percussion
Kristoffer Thorup Jeberg - percussion
featuring:
Maher Mahmoud – oud
Jenni Hanikka – Bambaran flute
Rasmus Fisker Pedersen – electronics
Ninna Morsing – glockenspiel, percussion
YOU CAN GET IT HERE:
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or contact arolamusic@gmail.com
for a copy with signature.
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The album features 7 original songs
composed by Arola. It was recorded
in Finland Studio in Aarhus (DK) in 2016. Digital distribution: Texicalli Digital Distribution (FI)
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REVIEWS:
'This “new generation trumpet player” convinced me from the beginning to explore this album with time and dedication.'
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'The structural and emotional synthesis between East and West is fantastic on Arola's album.'
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'Another thing I can't get enough is Arola's trumpet – his playing is gracefully beautiful, sometimes strong and powerful without being forceful, all in all very delightful.'
DESIBELI.NET
'Wonderful horn playing with the depths of the soul being strongly present.'
'Arola masters his instrument by moving from one emotional expression to another. Professional skills with good taste. All in all the band knows how to burst from holy silence into rhythmic climax. Melodic energy and soulfulness can be heard throughout the album.'
JAZZRYTMIT.COM